Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
turncocks	21	21
turndown	15	15
turndowns	16	16
turned	9	9
turner	8	8
turneries	11	11
turners	9	9
turnery	11	11
turnhall	14	14
turnhalls	15	15
turning	12	12
turnings	13	13
turnip	11	11
turnips	12	12
turnipy	14	14
turnkey	15	15
turnkeys	16	16
turnoff	15	15
turnoffs	16	16
turnon	9	9
turnons	10	10
turnout	10	10
turnouts	11	11
turnover	14	14
turnovers	15	15